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Agrosaurus

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Agrosaurus ('field lizard') was the name given to the remains of what was believed to be a Triassic prosauropod from Australia. This would have made it the oldest dinosaur remains from that country. Unfortunately for many Australians, including the author, a recent investigation concluded that the remains probably came from England. Nevertheless many popular books published in Australia continue to give Agrosaurus the benefit of the doubt. Internationally, however, it cannot be recognised as a valid scientific name owing to the confusion over its origin and the indeterminate nature of the remains.